Census 2027: Karnataka Urges Public Participation for India's First Digital Census

• Directorate of Census Operations, Karnataka, urges public participation in Census of India 2027, especially for Phase-I house listing and self-enumeration.
• Chief Principal Census Officer Ramachandran R requested the Public Information Bureau to raise awareness through media.
• Census 2027 will be India's first digital Census, using mobile applications (BYOD) and a self-enumeration web portal.
• Phase I (Houselisting and Housing Census) in Karnataka is from April 16 to May 15, 2026, with a self-enumeration window from April 1 to 15.
• Personal information is protected by law, kept confidential, and not shared with any government department or private agency.

Key Questions Answered

How will the digital census ensure data accuracy?

The digital census aims to ensure data accuracy through self-enumeration and real-time data processing. Data is collected digitally from the start, eliminating manual data entry.

What are the benefits of self-enumeration for citizens?

Self-enumeration for Census 2027 offers citizens a faster, more efficient, and transparent way to provide accurate data, eliminating the need to wait for enumerators.

Will census data be used for government welfare schemes?

Yes, census data will be used for government welfare schemes.